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POWDER MEASURE WITH BONE HANDLE, 1700's

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POWDER MEASURE WITH BONE HANDLE, 1700's

Device for measuring gun powder for muskets, the bottom of the container can be varied in depth and is calibrated 2.5 2.75 3 & 3.25 in Drams.

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  • I have a very similar one that I use for my musket . The measurement is not inches on the side but drams . 2.5 drams is for 1oz of lead shot .
    .......... Matt gibbs, Worcester , 9th of January 2023

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